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Major

Statistics

Bachelors of Economics / Science
Overview Study details

Apply the tools of modern statistics to inform data-driven decision making and solve real-world problems.

In this major, we combine theory with practical experience to expand your critical thinking, enhance your analytical capabilities and develop your technical skills.

You'll discover how statistics are used to help solve real-world problems, such as improving medical treatments through data-driven experimental design, or using meteorological and spatial data to assess drought conditions in local communities.

You'll learn and apply statistical techniques to analyse and interpret complex data, and transform it into meaningful insights.

Statisticians and data analysts are in high demand across business, industry, research and government to forecast, analyse and solve a variety of complex issues.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for statistics and operational research

QS World University Rankings 2026

1 in Queensland for computer science and information systems

QS World University Rankings 2026

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Customer analyst
  • Data scientist
  • Economic consultant
  • Quantitative researcher
  • Data analyst
  • Data and insights analyst
  • Economic analyst
  • Investment analyst

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Research experience
  • Laboratory work
  • Workshops

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Advanced Multivariate Calculus and Ordinary Differential Equations
  • Calculus and Linear Algebra I
  • Statistical Modelling & Analysis
  • Problems and Applications in Modern Statistics
  • Probability Models & Stochastic Processes

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